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Found: Kero One’s “Welcome to the Bay”
Kero One has filmed a video for one of my favorite tracks this year, “Welcome to the Bay.” Peace to Michelle at Audible Treats.
The Wrap Up: Winners and losers
Litigious nation: Common sued over classic debut single “Take It EZ” (rollingstone.com) Lil Wayne’s lawsuit over DJ Drama’s Dedication series thrown out of court (allhiphop.com) Paste magazine survives through successful fundraising campaign (foliomag.com) Dead prez’s M-1 accompanies humanitarian mission to … Continue reading
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Found: Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek’s “Back Again”
You may have noticed that I’m posting more videos lately. Expect that to continue. I won’t be posting a bunch of wick-wack though, just the stuff that’s relevant to Plug One. This one’s from the upcoming Reflection Eternal reunion album … Continue reading
Found: Trailer for Nas & Damian Marley’s “Distant Relatives”
Goofy rap trend of the week: Movie “trailers” for upcoming albums. I’ll post the others when, uh, I get to it. Update: B+ tells me that, unlike the recent trailers for Lupe Fiasco and Kid Cudi’s albums, this really is … Continue reading
Found: MF Grimm’s “Comic Book Corner”
I’ve followed MF Grimm’s “Comic Book Corner” for a while now, but this one is very well-written. MF Doom’s former friend has turned into an excellent columnist. Check this out for his take on the comic book industry’s search for … Continue reading
P.O.S.’s Warped Tour dates + more
So yeah, I slept on the Vans Warped Tour. But that’s only because the hip hop offerings are so anemic in comparison to last year. In fact, the only two dudes worth mentioning on the bill are Shad (more on … Continue reading
Juice Aleem’s “Jerusalaam Come”
British hip hop fans stand up: Juice Aleem, an oft-recurring guest on Big Dada product throughout the decade, will finally get a longplayer of his own. Set for release on September 1, Jerusalaam Come combines Aleem’s eccentric, ragga-inspired rhymes with … Continue reading
Out today: Cyne’s “Water for Mars”
Remember when I noted that Cyne dropped an odds-and-sods compilation, Water for Mars, in Japan and that Hometapes was planning a domestic release? Apparently, the Hometapes version became available today (July 14) in digital format. Meanwhile, the Portland-based label is … Continue reading
The Wrap Up: Short stack
Let’s make a deal: Brother Ali’s DJ BK-One finishes album for Rhymesayers (myspace.com) Online radio stations strike compromise with music labels (nytimes.com) B-more rapper Rye Rye cancels A-Trak tour dates due to pregnancy (rollingstone.com) K’naan’s Troubadour on short list for … Continue reading
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Ghostface, Meth & Red on tour
It’s the rap team-up of the summer: Ghostface Killah, Method Man & Redman on the “Footprint of Hip Hop” tour! Actually, all three artists were on Rock the Bells last year; this time Raekwon’s absent (since he’s prepping for the … Continue reading
Georgia Anne Muldrow’s “Umsindo”
On July 28, future soul princess Georgia Anne Muldrow returns with Umsindo. She just released the Ms. One compilation in May, but this one is a solo effort, her first since 2006’s Olesi: Fragments of an Earth. It arrives via … Continue reading
Found: Trailer for the Gaslamp Killer’s “My Troubled Mind” EP
Here’s a “trailer” for the Gaslamp Killer’s My Troubled Mind EP, which drops August 4 on Brainfeeder/Alpha Pup.
Found: Brother Ali’s “Good Lord” video
New video from Brother Ali, from the recently released The Truth Is Here EP. YouTube – Brother Ali – Good Lord.
Nosaj Thing’s July shows
I already noted that Nosaj Thing is touring this month as part of Glitch Mob’s “More Voltage” run. However, he’s also performing some shows on his own. Expect him to fulfill spot dates throughout 2009 unless he manages to pull … Continue reading
Found: Koushik’s “Tell Me What You See”
Last week, Stones Throw affiliate Rappcats.com posted a new mix by Koushik, Tell Me What You See. According to the site, it’s “inspired by film noir using samples pulled from Stones Throw & Now-Again.” The download link seems to have … Continue reading
Found: DJ Krush scores “First Squad”
DJ Krush, who hasn’t released a new album in five years, recently completed the soundtrack to First Squad: The Moment of Truth, a new anime that just premiered at the Moscow International Film Festival (where it won a special prize). … Continue reading
Found: Kidrobot Grateful Bear 8-Inch
Found this on the Kidrobot site. It’s an “ice-cold” player designed by A-Trak and Dust La Rock. Proceed with caution. .
Solillaquists of Sound tour dates
Orlando husband-and-wife-and-husband-and-wife team Solillaquists of Sound have announced the first of what will undoubtedly be several tours for their forthcoming album, No More Heroes.
Doomtree on tour
Minneapolis collective Doomtree — Sims, Mike Mictlan, Cecil Otter, Dessa and producers Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak– are heading out on the road next week. The tour won’t feature P.O.S., who is currently performing on the Warped Tour (more on that … Continue reading
“Beat Dimensions Vol. 2” on deck
Dutch DJs, producers and beat aficionados Cinnaman and Jay Scarlett (pictured above with Flying Lotus) have issued two EP episodes from their forthcoming compilation Beat Dimensions Vol. 2 since May. Now the complete CD version of Beat Dimensions Vol. 2 … Continue reading